Hey hey there First name … I'm dropping in with a short and sweet email as there's a launch this week!

 

Patchwork, the next Makers Bundle, is available NOW  (9-14 May) and we (Lauren and I) have a fabulous lineup of quilt designers and their patterns.

🪡 The Patchwork Bundle is amazing value at $37 AUD (that’s around $24 USD,  £19.50, €22.50 with the current exchange rates).

🪡 There’s 9 different quilt patterns exploring a range of different techniques.

🪡 Over $200 AUD worth of value ($130 USD, £104, €122).

🪡 You’ll save over 80% off the standard retail price when buying the bundle.

🪡 Patterns work out at just over $4 AUD each!!!!

🪡 Bonus: ‘Quilt Sizes Cheat Sheet’ PDF downloadable file.

🪡 Bundle launches for sale at 7.00am AEST on the 9th May, 2024 and closes midnight 14th May, 2024 in your timezone.

 

I haven't been working on much other than Topsieturvy which is launching as part of the bundle. She comes in 4 sizes and includes a fun quilting plan. I've quilted her with a mixture of big stitch hand quilting and I've tied the block intersections with 100% wool ties, so with washing over time they'll turn into little balls of wool. There's a blog post with more information about Topsieturvy, click the button below to read it.

I hope you have a great week and there's lots of stitching for you. I know you'll love adding Patchwork to your quilt pattern library!

 

Nic xo

Since I'm in the thick of hand quilting Topsieturvy I'm sharing some tips around how I do this.

 

I don't use a hoop. I use the weight of the quilt as I quilt it in my lap. I have been using a long embroidery #9 needle with a short stab running stitch (you need a stab to make sure you catch all layers of the quilt sandwich).  I have been learning to do the rocking stitch with a much shorter needle. Why rock… less fatigue on your hands and a shorter stitch can be achieved. HOWEVER. You do you, experiment and see what works for you. There is no wrong in your quilt if you are happy with your results.

 

Another thing I want to touch on is threads. Don't be afraid to experiment. For Topsieturvy I've used a mix of solid and variegated Wondferfil Perle #8 Eleganza as well as some Dazzle (the sparkly silver, pink and yellow below). The Dazzle 8WT is similar in weight to #8 Perle, it does feel thicker in the needle and it is 100% rayon, I'm using it as an accent for Topsieturvy (see photo below). I've also used a 100% wool yarn (don't use a superwash yarn if you want the yarn to felt over time with washing of the quilt) to tie the intersections where the blocks meet and the wool will turn into balls over time with washing. I love the effect!

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